Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals
Tackling obesity is a challenge that affects both teens and adults. It's a complex issue that varies from person to person. Enter personalized medicine, which offers a tailored approach to treatment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, this method considers an individual's unique characteristic
Ever thought about how nature can help fight cancer? Meet camptothecin, a special compound found in some trees. It's not your average chemical. This alkaloid has a clever way of stopping cancer cells from dividing and spreading. Unlike many other compounds, it doesn't just attack from the outside. I
In May 2024, San Antonio, Texas, played host to the 18th Workshop on Recent Issues in Bioanalysis (18th WRIB). This annual gathering brings together over 1, 100 experts from pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and regulatory agencies. The week-long event is
Imagine you're traveling in the Middle Ages. No GPS, no modern medicine, just you and the open road. But don't worry, medieval travelers had their own set of health tips! One of the most interesting guides was written by Adam of Cremona for the German emperor Frederick II. Adam's advice included blo
Some federal health agencies have temporarily stopped sharing certain information, like updates on food outbreaks and flu vaccinations. This pause is part of a wider communication break ordered by the Trump administration. It gives the new team time to set up their own way of sharing important healt
In a recent interview, Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the Proud Boys, expressed his gratitude towards Donald Trump for pardoning him. After serving time for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, Tarrio wants revenge against those who put him behind bars. He insists that the people responsible for
Are you eager to get your hands on Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Good luck if you're eyeing the 16GB RAM variant, especially in South Korea. The tech giant has brought back 16GB RAM after a five-year hiatus, but the catch is that it's extremely limited. You'll only find this ver
Imagine this: scientists wanted to know if mixing three different shots at once was safe for tiny tots. In a study done from June to October 2023, 600 babies aged 3 months were split into three groups. One got no shots (yikes! ), another got one shot each month, and the last group got all three shot
In Dunn County, Wisconsin, a 59-year-old man named Darren Osborne has been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison plus 8 years of supervision. This sentence comes after Osborne was found guilty of hiding corpses related to the deaths of four individuals: Jasmine Sturm, Matthew Pettus, Nitosha Fl
